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Galashiels Masterplan Chapter 9, Item 9. PDF 4 MB Galashiels Masterplan January 2018 Stallan-Brand Enabling Infrastructure 9247 Galashiels Masterplan January 2018 Stallan-Brand LANDSCAPE STRATEGY 1.0 Introduction • Improving the appeal of the shopping street and 4.0 Masterplan Areas improving accessibility and linkages to the public On behalf of Scottish Borders Council and the Borders transport interchange The following 6 Development Parcels have been 3. Overhaugh Street Railway Blueprint Programme, Wardell Armstrong have • Creating spaces that users can connect with both identified in the Masterplan: The Landscape and Public realm vision is focussed been appointed to support the team in the development physically and emotionally – which leads to increased on smaller scale interventions to improve access and of the Galashiels Masterplan. footfall and time spent • Stirling Street- hotel development and Interchange connectivity as well as place appeal. We have identified The Masterplan represents a unique opportunity to • Realising increased saleability and rentability of the Linkage that there is an opportunity to work with the local review the functionality and the appeal of the town existing commercial property • Channel Street- major public realm investment creative community to develop gable end and lighting centre, build upon the momentum generated by the • Overhaugh Street- interventions to diversify use and solutions to significantly add to the experience of this Borders Railway and the future appeal of the Tapestry as There are three core landscape objectives: connectivity town centre street. a cultural destination. • Improve Connectivity • Bridge Street- new residential development and The landscape is integral to the character of Galashiels • Improve Vibrancy riverside walkway 4. Bridge Street and areas of significant investment in the public realm • Support Identity • Sime Place- new pedestrian bridge and public realm The Landscape and Public realm supports the have been made to support the vitality of the town. linked to a National Textiles Building and cultural architectural vision for residential dwellings strongly This reports aims to build upon the existing areas These interlinked objectives promote: quarter related to the waterside. A network of private, semi- of investment in the context of a town centre wide • Reconnection of the town centre, particularly to the • Linear Parks- improved accessibility and appeal of the private and public open spaces are created along with the approach and specifically respond to the key areas of Interchange through the creation of a walkable core waterfronts riverside path. investment identified in the Masterplan. and enhanced sense of arrival • Improved town centre legibility and accessibility for 1. Stirling Street 5. Sime Place 2.0 Landscape and Public Realm Appraisal all users through signage upgrades, consideration of The Landscape and Public realm is focussed on Improved connectivity and widened appeal are key a town centre wide Signage Strategy improving connectivity of the Interchange with the town to this location and the landscape and public realm Understanding the Opportunity • Greater connectivity with the water front through centre and supporting an enhanced sense of arrival. proposals build on the architectural vision for a new Environmental Improvements and new riverside Extended crossing and footway upgrades are envisaged destination building linked to the cultural textile hub. A Already the vital urban centre for a large number of walkways along with extension of the existing area of public realm new play space is created to improve the appeal of the neighbouring rural settlements, Galashiels has the • Rebalanced priority focused on pedestrian access investment at the footbridge to create a new arrival plaza. town centre to families and diversify the town’s offer. It opportunity to become a thriving Borders destination at and pedestrian footfall in the town centre through A new section of Gala Water walkway is included as well is envisaged that hard surface public realm spaces are the heart of the community. extended footways, decluttering and improved as opening up of the vegetation to improved riverside closely linked to building arrival spaces and café uses. Putting streets and placemaking at the heart of the connectivity views and sense of connectivity with the water. A new section of waterfront walkway and vegetation design process our approach aims to build on the existing • Improved community use and enhanced place appeal management is also proposed. strengths of Galashiels to create a place which embodies which can extend visitor dwell times and encourage 2. Channel Street the six key qualities of a successful place. greater events and civic uses The principal area of public realm investment, the 6. Linear Parks 1. Distinctive • Animation- the sense of a happening place, linked Landscape and Public Realm masterplan identifies that Galashiels connection with the water is one of its’ key 2. Safe & Pleasant to Galashiels’ existing established art and creative there are three key nodes where pedestrian footfall is identifying features. Currently, access is adhoc with 3. Welcoming community anticipated to be highest. The existing urban realm is now some paths in place but not consistent through the town 4. Adaptable • Sense of place and identity: Galashiels has a unique reaching the end of its product life and the street has centre. A connected walkway is proposed along with 5. Resource Efficient sense of place which includes the textile heritage but suffered deterioration, furniture clutter, adhoc parking and areas of vegetation removal and wider environmental 6. Easy to Move Around should also celebrate its contemporary role in Textile lower quality drainage installations. management of the banks to improve the succession, and Fashion education health and biodiversity of this key feature. 3.0 Landscape and Public Realm Objectives • Build on Tapestry momentum and the architectural We have identified that the primary focus of investment vision of an extended Market Square on the west and should be within these three nodes but there is a The historic mill lades are an asset but are currently Galashiels Town Centre has an exciting opportunity to east of the principal shopping street, Channel Street. significant opportunity to improve the quality along underutilised. A number of properties turn their back on capitalise on the footfall of the railway and the future • Use materials, detailing and elements to add interest Channel Street as a whole. Through consultation, we this feature and barbed wire, security fencing and fly visitors to the Tapestry building. However, it also needs and identity- potentially reinforced through a town have identified there is an opportunity to narrow the tipping significantly reduce appeal. The landscape and to diversify and extend its appeal to support its use as a centre wide Arts Strategy carriageway width, remove parking and extend the public realm masterplan identifies the need for a phased visitor destination and community hub town throughout footways. Key servicing and vehicle access needs should programme of interventions to improve the access and the year. Fundamental to the success of the town, is be retained. appeal over time as funding becomes available. This the appeal and vibrancy of its’ town centre. We have naturalistic landscape suits a low key treatment such as identified that the strategic investment in Channel Street crushed whin paths, vegetation clearances, new native is key, along with the link between the Interchange and groundcover planting and potentially limited areas of the town centre. These key landscape and public realm boardwalk. projects aim to support economic improvements through: 249 Galashiels Masterplan January 2018 Stallan-Brand LANDSCAPE STRATEGY 5. Town Centre Wide Proposals 6. Consultation The landscape and public realm of Galashiels is The public realm and landscape was a key element of interconnected and whilst we recognise that there are the discussions at the recently attended Place Styling several individual projects, there are a number of projects Event which saw local community representatives, which are town centre wide. These are: creative community representatives and local business representatives attend a walking tour and workshop. • Town Centre Arts Strategy: focussed on animating The event held on 24th May 2017 was hugely successful the town centre environment, strengthening the and was used as an opportunity to test the emerging town’s unique identity and supporting greater visitor landscape and public realm ideas along with the wider numbers/ increased visitor dwell times. Working masterplan. closely with the creative community, a series of short term installations could be programmed along with The key discussions and the link to potential projects funding applications for more permanent displays and is summarised from a landscape perspective below. features. Full details are provided in the supporting Place Styling Summary. • Town Centre Signage Strategy: considering opportunities for enhanced town centre accessibility and appeal through elements such as orientation board signs, town centre models, improved directional signage, town centre noticeboards and working with beacon technology. • Town Centre Lighting Strategy: linked to an art strategy to improve the appeal and perceived animation of the town centre at night and during winter months. Consideration should also be made for Christmas lighting • Environmental
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